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The college is seeking to employ an enthusiastic and highly motivated Second in Charge of Science (2ic) to join our experienced Head of Department. We are looking for a developing leader and teacher with the skills, expertise and passion to join our team of dedicated staff to provide an inspiring and supportive learning environment to encourage every student to realise their full potential. The ability to teach A-level Physics would be considered an advantage.
Who are we looking for?
The Science department are looking for someone who is driven and team focussed. Like all our highly respected team, the successful candidate will be integral in shaping our ever-evolving curriculum going forward and will have the opportunity to teach the full range of ages and qualifications. It’s important we get the right leader who shares our belief, that our students deserve the very best. Therefore, the successful candidate will:
1. Be a highly skilled Teacher of Science who can model excellent practice in all areas of the role.
2. Be intrinsically motivated to develop themselves as a leader and teacher.
3. Have the leadership and personal qualities to inspire and challenge others to be the best they can be.
4. Be able to communicate clearly the features of an excellent Science curriculum and lesson.
5. Be a determined and resourceful leader who will bring ideas, expertise and rigour to the role.
Who are we?
The City of Leicester College is a thriving multi-cultural 11-19 college, with nearly 1600 students on roll, which includes a highly successful sixth form of 250+. Whilst we are one of the largest schools in the city, we maintain a distinct identity and prioritise the health and wellbeing of our staff and students alike.
We have made changes to ensure that ambition sits at the heart of everything we do. The changes we have made to curriculum, behaviour and personal development programs have seen us deliver the best exam results we have ever had.
For the successful candidate we can offer you:
6. a challenging, rewarding inner-city multi-cultural, multi-faith community
7. a school where we are truly ambitious for the community that we serve
8. a supportive and purposeful induction programme for all staff including mentoring and coaching
9. evidence driven and research informed CPD that is tailored to your teaching practice
10. a fantastic, well-resourced inspiring learning environment
11. committed, enthusiastic, creative staff and students
12. a friendly and supportive working environment where staff work as a team to deliver student success
13. access to excellent technology resources, including laptops for all staff
14. staff healthcare benefits through Bupa
15. staff RAC vehicle benefits
16. staff ‘cycle to work’ scheme
17. eligibility for a Blue Light Card
Please include a supporting statement, within the application, detailing your reasons for applying for the job, what makes you suitable, and any key experience you have that fits the specifications.
Equal Opportunities:
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Closing date for applications:
The closing date for this position is 9:00am on Thursday 27 April 2026. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
Interviews will be held in the same week or following week but may take place sooner.
References will be sought from the short-listed candidates nominated referees prior to interview.
Safeguarding Statement
The City of Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check)